Live PIDs readings Torque pro
- Thread starter Kenyi
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derjack
Adventurer
How far is this related to 4wd/2wd camper vans?
Engine health 4wd/2wd camper or no camper. The engine is still the most important component. I mean there are scan-gauge threads here.
Yes, the most important ones are whatever you need at the moment. What I mean is that I set up one dasboard for general driving. Someone might wonder why I included the speedometer. I switch it to HUD at night and lay it on the dash. My second dashboard is basically for monitoring more parameters to see potential problems before they erupt!
Nice to quickly see fault codes and possible causes, see actual temperature gauges (unlike the idiot gauges on the dash). It simultaneously logs trip data for later viewing fuel usage, battery status, map locations, ambient air temp., barometer, avg. speed, distance traveled, cost per mile, and can tell you if you might not pass emissions test too!
Ummm, derjack, what about the above app functions doesn't have to do with adventure trips, or overlanding? Without knowing your vehicle will get there (and back!) on a fixed amount of fuel, in changing physical conditions, you could be left with a 0wd camper van (AKA - lawn ornament) broke down an unknown # of miles from where you started overheating but didn't know it! After paying for the tow with a kidney, and a lung to rebuild the top of the engine, you could spend the remainder of your trip roasting marshmallows at Joe's Garage waiting for parts to arrive! Sound like fun?
Kenyi, also I forgot to mention that the 7.3 engine does not send coolant temperature to the computer. That's why it's not on my driving gauge. Sensor only goes to little hot/cold gauge on dash. On a healthy 7.3, EOT and coolant temp should be within 15* of each other though. . The tachometer is really nice to have as lowest fuel consumption will be @ 1800 RPM's and lower. Enjoy the ride!
Bbasso
Expedition goofball
An old pic from I don't remember when, lol
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=2647&attachmentid=307819
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=2647&attachmentid=307819
Shaft, it's purple right? ...or was it that radiant teal?
It may be helpful for anyone who want's to get Torque Pro to know that this particular app works best on Android phones and devices. I put it on a designated trip tablet. The app can only "see" what your specific vehicle's computer can see, such as sensor output signals. For those who want an app on iPhones or iPads, Dash Command is the way to go! The other thing to consider is which type of OBD2 adapter to use. Some use Blu-Tooth adapters. I bought a VeePeak OBD2 Wifi Adapter for about $20 on Amazon. It sets up via Wifi (or BT) and the live data transmits faster on WiFi and works with both Apple and Android platforms. What that really means is you can set up more gauges all running simultaneously without delayed changes to the readings. It also keeps Blu-Tooth functions freed up so telemarketers can reach you as you're cresting the top of an epic view at sunset! A-lot of people worry about the fact that the adapters get warm during use. They do, but I've left mine in for a 3800 mi. trip with no problems. Either way, you can't beat the peace of mind of having all of that functionality for about $30 total!
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Thanks again for the info VOODOO7.3 awesome. I'm also designating a tablet for the van. Connecting it by BT for now because that's the OBD2 that I have. If it lags a lot I'll switch to WiFi.
That's exactly my thought "you can't beat the peace of mind of having all of that functionality for about $30 total!"
Bbasso thanks for that screenshot
That's exactly my thought "you can't beat the peace of mind of having all of that functionality for about $30 total!"
Bbasso thanks for that screenshot
I'll keep that in mind thanks.
Now its done. The tablet besides the OBD2 I can use it for whatever Tech-need I get.
